Fushimi Inari Taisha, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, but not this one. The correct location is Kanagawa, Fushimi Inari Taisha was moved from Kyoto in 1879. This shrine honors Inari Okami, the Shinto god of rice, fertility, and prosperity, often depicted as a fox. Visitors can walk through thousands of vermilion torii gates forming a tunnel up the mountain, a symbol of purification and devotion.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.4369349, 139.6285673
Visitor tip
To avoid crowds, visit early morning or late afternoon when the sun is not too high.
Cultural notes
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. The shrine is also known for its fox enshrined, which are believed to be messengers and guardians of the shrine. During the spring and autumn equinoxes, a festival called Matsuri is held to honor Inari Okami.
Historical note
Originally built in Kyoto, relocated to Kanagawa in 1879.